# RWE energy transition projects in Germany

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/rwe-energy-transition-projects-in-germany
> Updated: 2026-09-08T11:22:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Energy company RWE is transitioning former power generation sites in Germany toward new energy technologies. 

At the Voerde coal power plant, RWE is demolishing the boiler house and denitrification plants to prepare the site for a hydrogen-ready gas and steam turbine plant. This facility, which aims for an 850-megawatt capacity by 2030, follows the previous removal of the site’s cooling tower and chimney. 

Simultaneously, RWE is evaluating the construction of a second gas peaker plant at the decommissioned Gundremmingen nuclear site. This potential project would complement an initial 120 MW hydrogen-capable gas engine plant. The Gundremmingen site is also hosting large-scale battery storage construction and fusion technology development.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: RWE evaluates second gas peaker plant at Gundremmingen site

RWE is considering building a second gas peaker plant at the Gundremmingen site, which is also hosting major battery storage and fusion technology development projects.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rwe-evaluates-second-gas-peaker-plant-at-gundremmingen-site

### 2026-08-20: RWE demolishes boiler house at Voerde coal power plant

RWE is demolishing the boiler house of the decommissioned Voerde coal power plant in Germany to make way for a new 850-megawatt hydrogen-ready gas plant planned for 2030.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rwe-demolishes-boiler-house-at-voerde-coal-power-plant

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